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BANDING OF OPERABLE WINDOWS SCREENED TRASH ENCLOSURES CANTILEVERED ROOF EAVES HORIZONTAL DETAILING DECORATIVE LIGHTING

SEATING AREAS &
STREET TREES IDENTIFIABLE ENTRANCES LOW LANDSCAPE WALLS TENANT SIGNAGE PRAIRIE FRONT YARD LANDSCAPE RAIN GARDENS

Figure 4.1, Development Guidelines, Architectural Facade Treatment

Standards: treatment at the ground level. Scale and visual impact • Rhythm. Generally, rhythm is a consistent repetition of • Color and Light. Generally, Color and light are two of the
may also be controlled by breaking larger volumes into building forms or architectural components. Orderly most important tools for an architect in trying to better
All the following standards are applicable to any building or portion
of building that is within the SR 49 corridor. smaller components through the use of architectural repetition of building elements, including windows, define the fundamental principles of architecture. The
detailing which relates: doors, and detailing, contribute to the perceived balance proper use of color and light can better define a building’s
1. Where consistent with the proposed street network, new » the size of building parts (wings and additions) relative and/or order. By the same token, variations in rhythm visual order as well as provide an interesting facade. The
buildings should be oriented and designed to provide passive to the whole building (buildings are encouraged to be are encouraged to be provided to develop visual interest improper use of color and light can likewise create a
solar energy gain. articulated vertically as well as horizontally, in order and focal points. Buildings are encouraged to incorporate visually and architecturally unappealing building that is a
to break up their mass); multiple rhythms or cadences (rather than a single detriment to the natural environment and the community
2. Site and building design should use natural ventilation and repetitive rhythm). These multiple rhythms break down at large. Sun and shadow patterns are often considered
landscaping to reduce interior space cooling requirements. » the size of building parts compared to the human the scale of the building and create an interesting and in order to better define the design fundamentals. The
figure (buildings are encouraged to have a human rich facade. building architecture is encouraged to incorporate state-
3. Project proposals must outline the construction materials scale at the street level); • Proportion. Generally, proportion is the relationship of-the-art building technologies with the finest design
proposed for use and should include green construction » the size of the building in relationship to its setting. between building elements. This includes window-to- and support facilities available. In response to an ever-
materials including, materials with high recycled content, • Visual order. Generally, visual order is the consistency wall ratios (solid-to-void), window width-to-height ratios, changing market, buildings are encouraged to be highly
natural or renewable materials, locally manufactured building of balance, rhythm, and proportion among architectural and proportions of buildings to distinct environmental functional and flexible, to create timeless architecture.
products (within 500 miles of the site) salvaged and refurbished components. Order understands the relationships features. » Building should maximize natural lighting, including
materials, and materials that can be reused or recycled at the between the parts of a building as well as relationships daylight through windows, skylights, and clerestories
end of their useful life, consistent with the U.S. Green Building between buildings in a complex. Additionally, the use of » Building size should be proportional to the scale of to all occupied interior spaces.
streets and pathways to provide a well-defined street
Council’s (USGBC) LEED-CS (Core and Shell) Guidelines. consistent window and door heights can contribute to wall while still allowing adequate sun access and sky 5. Buildings closest to SR 49 should be designed to ensure
overall unity of the design. to the ground. Building height should remain below
4. Whether utilizing traditional or more modern architecture, the adequate buffering from traffic-related emissions and noise.
design of office buildings should generally embody the proper • Balance. Generally, balance is achieved through the 40 feet above ground level (two stories).
use of architectural design fundamentals, including: use of rhythm, repetition, and symmetry. The building » Buildings should be designed with a clearly 6. Corner buildings should actively face onto both streets with
architecture should incorporate either a central focal articulated organizational structure, including the pedestrian-friendly entries and similar fenestration patterns on
• Scale. Generally, the perceived scale of a building may point or, in the case of an asymmetrical façade, more inclusion of a recognizable base, middle, and top, both frontages. Creative corner treatments such as rounded
be controlled through careful siting and the architectural localized symmetry of building parts. and a strong emphasis on horizontal modulation. or cut corners that mark the corner are strongly encouraged.

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